Poster House is pleased to present a performance by Bombazzo Dance Company in honor of the new exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Enjoy an evening of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba dance accompanied by live drums. Visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the cultural history of […]
Poster House is pleased to welcome back esteemed graphic designer and letterpress printer Dafi Kühne. At this event, he will be in conversation with Executive Director and Curator Angelina Lippert to celebrate the launch of his new book, Poster Cult. Dafi Kühne is one of Switzerland’s foremost poster designers and his bold, varied work embraces […]
During this workshop, you’ll use the tools of letterpress printing and hand-type composition to explore boundary-pushing typographic techniques with Swiss typographer and print wizard Dafi Kühne. You’ll be guided in methods of setting type and words on a page using innovative and non-traditional processes. Attendees will leave with prints they have made themselves as well […]
Explore geometric patterns and motifs through the diverging poster designs of our newest exhibit, Fallout: Atoms for War and Peace. At this month’s Poster Kids, join us for an engaging, family-friendly tour, followed by an exciting art workshop. Create your own design tools and experiment with bold lines, colors, and shapes! Join Poster House on […]
Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun, hands-on tour of two posters from our Fallout: Atoms for War and Peace exhibit. Afterwards, participate in an art activity focused on printing with geometric shapes, lines, and vibrant colors. Join Poster House on select Thursday mornings from 10:30am–12pm for Poster Tots, […]
Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are led by our Educators, allowing you intimate access to the items in […]
Poster House members are invited to a private tour of two exhibitions at the Society of Illustrators. Members will first be guided around Drawn From The New Yorker: A Centennial Celebration and then Modern Comics, which spotlights the original artwork of John Hankiewicz, Aidan Koch, Olivier Schrauwen, and Lale Westvind. This tour will take place […]
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Museum members can check in at the Info Desk to receive one free drink ticket to use at the bar from 6–9pm. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every […]
Kick off AAPI Heritage Month with a special First Friday takeover in collaboration with Welcome to Chinatown. Come and enjoy Disney and Pixar’s unusual coming-of-age film, the comic drama Turning Red (2022). Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American […]
Explore the timeless craft of Chinese paper cutting as you transform simple materials into intricate works of art. Learn traditional folding techniques, creating beautiful, symmetrical designs as you uncover the cultural symbolism and meditative nature of this peaceful, hands-on practice. Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive […]